Archers have limited Magical ability, only able to use a tiny bit of White Magick. They have the largest number of Technicks that can be learned of any of the Classes. In addition, Archers are the only class to possess all three Phoenix Down augments, meaning that they can fully resurrect your party in seconds. They also have access to all three Potion Lores.

However, the accuracy of their main weapon is penalized by 20% in certain weather conditions. Also, they are unable to learn Adrenaline and have few means to augment their attack and magick powers.

The Archer has access to 127 licenses, which require 7,241 LP to unlock, as well as up to 12 additional licenses through summon licenses costing 780 LP, and 1 additional license costing 30 LP through quickening licenses.